Office of Graduate Medical Education
Medical Educator
Workshops
Mission Statement
Teaching is a complex and personal art. Academic medical institutions have long emphasized
the importance of having a command of the subject matter as the primary reflection or measure
of effective teaching. Our experience as learners in the field of medicine has shown us that
effective teaching calls on far more than a comprehensive understanding of the material.
Conveying new information to adult learners requires skills not usually taught and talents not
always rewarded in medicine. Effective teaching requires an integration of skills in speaking, an
understanding of the learners and the learning process and an organization of teaching points
with clear and useful objectives. Physicians can improve upon their teaching talents and skills
using concepts advanced by leaders in the field of adult learning.
Format
The Medical Educator Workshops is both multifaceted and dynamic. Each session is devoted to
specific aspects of the medical learning environment. Instructors are Emory faculty from a
variety of departments who share a passion and expertise in education. The workshops employ
presentations and interactive exercises to practice concepts of adult learning in academic
medicine.
Goals for the Medical Educator Program
After participating actively in these seminars and completing recommended project activities,
participants be able to:
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apply principles of teaching to different learning audiences and settings
design and deliver a quality formal presentation.
critically evaluate educational events and programs
Participants
This workshop series is offered to any department or division in the School of Medicine at Emory
University and may be tailored to a variety of audiences ranging from students to faculty. Each
workshop can last 45-90 minutes depending on the interests of the audience and availability of
the instructors. Departments and Divisions may select any workshop and schedule at their
convenience. Workshops may be arranged through the Graduate Medical Education office:
Taiwana Mearidy
tmearid@emory.edu
office: 404-727-4545
Office of Graduate Medical Education
Objectives
Medical Educator Workshops
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Teaching in Academic Medicine: How to Build a Teaching Career as a Clinician-Educator
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Cite 3 distinct values of effective teaching to learners, physicians & institutions
Cite 5 characteristics of effective teachers
Identify 3 challenges to teaching and 3 possible solutions
Adult Learning Theory: What You Need to Know About the Learners You Teach
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Cite 3 qualities unique to adult learners
Demonstrate examples of the 6 steps of cognitive learning
Give examples of how personalities and learning styles benefit from different approaches in
teaching
Cite 3 techniques to enhanced memory
Models in Precepting: How to Approach Every Kind of Learner
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Cite 3 advantages and 3 pitfalls found in teaching through precepting
Cite the 5 steps in the One Minute Preceptor model
Describe the 6 steps in the SNAPPS model
Compare and contrast the features of the following teaching models: Aunt Minnie Model,
Activated Demonstration, Bedside Teaching
Small Group Learning Dynamics
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Cite 3 stereotypical participants in group discussions
Cite 5 physical clues to participant attitudes
Cite 3 approaches to improve group cohesion and participation
Effective Feedback: Coach, not Critic
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Differentiate between feedback and evaluation
Identify 3 positive and 3 negative behaviors in feedback
Adjust to challenging feedback situation in a role-play exercise
How to Create an Engaging Lecture
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Outline steps in developing a lesson plan
Compare goals & objectives and cite the components of objectives
Cite 6 strategies to convey a message and cite pros and con’s of each
Digital Adjuncts to Teaching; Useful Toys to Engage Your Learners
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Cite 3 examples of how an audiovisual aid can enhance teaching exercise
Cite 3 pros and cons of Power Point
Cite 3 examples of an ineffective slide
Public Speaking: Simple Steps to Make You a More Confident & Compelling Speaker
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Recall how pace, pitch and position can affect the effectiveness of a lecture
Identify 3 common mishaps to anticipate when giving a lecture
Practice modulating pace, pitch and position
Writing Series
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The Writer’s Toolbox
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Sharpen your sentences to achieve clarity and readability.
The workshop will have a special focus on choosing verbs that bring precision and succinctness to
your writing.
Organize and structure your writing to assist the reader’s comprehension.
Essay Writing: Your Voice On The Page
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Developing a writing style that projects you in an honest, fresh and unique way.
Learn storytelling techniques from the masters of medical and health essay writing.
Explore ways to help the reader understand your experience and medical and scientific concepts.
Medical Writing: How to Turn Your Smart Ideas Into Engaging Prose
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Write and organize your articles to enhance your main points and research.
Explore ways to surmount writing obstacles and improve productivity.
Good writing should avoid oversimplification. Craft articles that explain medicine clearly and with
accuracy.
Office of Graduate Medical Education
(1) Please list 3 or more possible dates and times for your workshop (Dates must be at
least 3 months from time of submission):
Date
Time (start & stop)
(2) Location:
(3) Audience:
Total number (est):
Composition:
Faculty
Fellows
Residents
Students
Other
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_____% describe: __________
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(4) Contacts:
office number
cell number
e-mail
Physician
Administrative
(5) Please describe any specific issues or questions regarding teaching that would help
the instructor prepare for your workshop:
(6) Choose workshop: (If interested in more than one rank in order of preference)
___ Teaching in Medicine
___ Adult Learning Theory
___ Models in Precepting
___ Small Group Learning Dynamics
___ Effective Feedback
___ How to Create an Engaging Lecture
___ Digital Adjuncts to Teaching
___ Public Speaking
___ The Writer’s Toolbox
___ Essay Writing: Your Voice on the Page
___ Medical Writing
(7) Feedback: Does your program solicit feedback on speakers? If so – who can
provide us feedback after this session: ______________________________________
Please send completed forms to the Emory GME Office Attn: Taiwana Mearidy - tmearid@emory.edu
office: 404-727-4545 / fax: 404-727-3744